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Safe tractor operation and maintenance - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Safe tractor operation and maintenance
Description:	This course for small area farmers and rural employees covers the safe operation of tractors with and without attachments and basic maintenance.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy: $425 GST-free weekdays, or $485 weekend.
Course aims:	Safely operate tractors with or without attached equipment Identify components, controls, checks, operation status Set and secure equipment for operation OHS Licensing and Legislation
Learning outcomes:	Prepare a tractor for operation (including routine checks) Operate a tractor safely Complete and check tractor operations (including shutdown procedures)
Length:	2 days
Course program/structure:	Day 1 Hazard, risk and control options Perform pre-start checks on unfamiliar tractor Daily service a tractor Perform weekly/50hr service on tractor Drive a tractor (basic) Day 2 Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement Attach and remove a 3-point linkage implement Attach and remove implement fitted with remote hydraulics Attach, operate and remove PTO driven implement Operate a tractor and implement in field condition Remove attachments, park tractors and review course
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants will be provided with a Tractor Operation and Maintenance Training Manual. This practical course is delivered using a mixture of both indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency, RTC2309A - Operate tractors.

Upcoming course dates

Date:	25 October 2008
Location:	Camden
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession Ph 0246 406 333 Fax 0246 406 300 Mob. 0408 492 039 Maryke
Date:	8 November 2008
Location:	Paterson
Contact:	Kim Griffiths 02 4939 8881
Date:	16 December 2008
Location:	Camden
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession Ph 0246 406 333 Fax 0246 406 300 Mob. 0408 492 039 Maryke

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